Best Spa Breaks In London: The Ultimate Pamper Palaces

This really is an urban retreat, based in the heart of Piccadilly you are moments for the non-stop bustling life of London, but it’s easy to forget that when you step into the Akasha Spa at Hotel Cafe Royal. The 60ft pool, sauna and jacuzzi work a treat for washing any stress. I went for a hot stones massage, and it was just the treat I needed to help cleanse away any tension I had, whilst boosting my circulation and leaving my skin bright, glowing and healthy. Followed by the BEST manicure i’ve ever had, seriously it stayed chip-free for weeks, the Akasha spa is my new favourite post-work pick-me-up.

Hot Stones Massage, £175

Espa Life

Espa Life At the Corinthia

This isn’t just a spa, it’s like a little palace located in the heart on the city, spread over four floors, I had to be careful not to get lost when I went to explore all it’s blissfully calm nooks and crannies. Think black marble and white loungers dotted here there and everywhere, a darkly lit, super serene indoor swimming pool, a sauna, ice fountain, private sleep pods and a delicious spa cafe serving up salads and super juices. I enjoyed a dreamy hour-long deep-tissue massage that helped knead away any stress, aches and pains leaving me oh-so rejuvenated.

Deep Muscle Massage, £165

The House Of Elemis

The House Of Elemis

Located in the heart of Mayfair, this super-luxe townhouse meets tranquil spa is THE place to visit if you want to de-stress fast. With friendly therapists on hand to tend to my every need from the second I arrived – you really do feel like a VIP every moment. Of all the spas I’ve visited, Elemis offer more treatments than any, catering to every personal need, from detoxing, skin-friming body wraps to pregnancy massage and skin fitness facials. It’s a new-generation of spa, with treatments that you’ll instantly fall in love with. Located in the penthouse of the bulding is a new ’speed spa’, a genius concept that offers all the best treatments in just 30 minutes or less – now that’s a lunch hour treat!

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Located moments from Westfield Shopping Centre, the K-West Spa Hotel is every shopper’s dream, after a long day of heavy bags and trying on clothes where better to retreat too that a spa? K-West’s ethos is based on heat and ice – there’s a sauna which mimics sunlight and London’s only snow cabin to boost circulation and help your immune system. I indulged in the Siberian Petals Facial which was perfect for my dry, city skin and left it glowing with health. The hydrotherapy pool is perfect for drifting away any lasting tension and leaving you feel 100% chilled.

Siberian Petals Facial from £85

Mandara Spa

Mandara Spa at The Park Plaza, Westminster

Living in a hectic city like London with its non-stop sirens and bustling crowds of tourists can make it tricky to switch off and relax. But the second I stepped into the spa at Westminster’s Park Plaza Hotel, it was like being transported into super serene world. I started my pamper day with a glass of fizz in the relaxation room – think loungers, calming music and champagne on tap – aka heaven! Next it was time for an Elemis Tranquility Massage, my therapist used hot stones to soothe away stress and aches. She then gave me an anti-aging facial that left my skin, plumped and glowing.